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Great family place!

This palce looks kind of cheesy from the road but it was a wonderful adventure for me and my kids. We all enjoyed the abundant foliage providing shade on a hot day with the incredible dinosaurs spread thoughout along with fun learning activities. The gardens are beautiful and we really enjouyed the whole day. The staff was great too!

Tips for Families

The gift shop had reasonably priced items. Do the fossil dig it was really fun and kids get to keep a couple small real fossiils!

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A Roaring Good Time!

We are annual passholders for Dinosaur World, so we try to get out there at least once a month. They feature monthly admission specials, so it is a good idea to "like" Dinosaur World, Florida on Facebook, subscribe to their e-mails, or keep an eye on their website if you are planning a visit. Wear bug spray when you go - it can get pretty buggy there! Leashed dogs are welcome too! You enter Dinosaur World through the gift shop. There they have anything dino for pretty much average tourist trap prices, although they have some cheaper options. If you want a bottled water, but it in the gift shop because it is cheaper than the vending machines. Fish food is available in the shop for $1 plus tax. I recommend getting it there because you get way more than out of the machines by the koi. After exiting the gift shop, the restrooms, mini museum, picnic, and play area are all in close vicinity. There is one other set of restrooms in the attraction, closer to the original entrance. The restrooms have a changing table. You can bring your own food for a picnic. They do not have food service at this time. I keep saying they need to add a snack bar! There are two play areas - one more suited for toddlers, and one for older kids. Although the toddlers usually find the bigger playground much more appealing! The only thing I would wish for is some sort of shade canopy for the playgrounds. The mini museum is actually pretty cool. You have to park your stroller outside. Inside there are glass display cases with various dinosaur/prehistoric creature fossils and teeth. At the end there is a small display of five animatronic dinosaurs. Some smaller children get terrified at this point and you either have to run by with their eyes covered or go back out the entrance. My daughter was fine with them. Beyond the playgroud, the next area is the Fossil Dig. I basically only do this when one of my friends gives me a pass that they don't want to use. It's cool, and the ground in the middle is higher for toddlers to dig, but the sand goes flying on a windy day. They get to pick three fossils, which are usually teeth or small bones of prehistoric creatures. Good for building decision making skills. After the fossil dig it's time for the dinosaurs. These giant, fiberglass recreations of extinct creatures are always a favorite of the kids. Another favorite of the kids - running down the expansive sidewalks. There are great photo ops with the dinos - including a T-Rex head that your kids can walk inside! The dinosaurs are housed in a lush park filled with native Florida vegetation. It is beautiful throughout the year. While walking the park, you will pass an area called "The Boneyard." If you don't mind your kids playing in a giant sand pit, they can use tools such as shovels and brushes (provided) to unearth a giant fake dinosaur skeleton. It is always a hit, but not the greatest idea if you are on vacation and are eating out afterwards! We usually go home and immediately put the kids in the bathtub! It is a great place to weather out an unexpected Florida downpour! There is another area for picnics in a "cave." It was under construction due to storm damage, and has been for months. If it's open, it's a great place to cool off on a hot day. There is another picnic area under a shelter as well. Dinosaur World is really great about providing places to stop and rest. To wrap things up, I will say that whether you are on vacation or looking for a fun day out with the family, Dinosaur World is a great way to spend your day!

Tips for Families

- Buy water in the gift shop - it's cheaper! Or better yet, bring your own in a cooler! - If you don't like sand, avoid the boneyard. - If traveling with pets, you can bring your friendly, leashed dogs with you to Dinosaur World! - Wear bug spray. - Bring your own food - no food service in the park. - Buy the fish food for $1 in the gift shop. - Wear comfortable shoes! - Bring your camera - lots of cute photo ops!